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Dog Kennel Tips to Help Any Dog
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- Checklist of Kennel Aspects to Consider
Once you have ruled out a number of kennels, it will be time to visit the likely prospects. You don’t have to be scientific about it, but you do want to see in person where your dog will be spending his days while you’re gone.
- Always Read the Kennel Boarding Contract Before Signing
Reading the boarding contract will not only tell you what to expect from the kennel; it will also tell you something about the attitude in general of the people who use it.
- Preparing Your Dog’s (Big) “Overnight” Bag
Especially if you’re going to be leaving
your dog at the kennel the day you’re leaving
town yourself, it will be helpful to have your
dog’s bag packed in advance.
- Sound
Desensitization – Another Dog Training
Technique
Learn to desensitize your
dog to sounds that distract his attention from
your commands.
- Is Boarding Your Dog or Puppy an Option?
If you’re reading this book, you’re probably anticipating a time when you may need to leave your dog behind while you’re on a trip.
- Many Dog Boarding Kennels Offer Luxury Services for Your Dog
Kennels offer a variety of services, and some of them are downright elegant. Others are practical and useful and worth the additional cost.
- Finding and Choosing a Good Dog Boarding Kennel
Let’s start by assuming that none of your friends can recommend a particular kennel, and that your vet doesn’t know of one either.
- Doggy Day Care - Dog-Sitters, Walkers and Watchers
If you are concerned that you really don’t have the time to take adequate care of your dog, you still have options.
- Dropping Off & Picking Up Your Dog From the Boarding Kennel
When you drop your dog off at the kennel, you may be feeling nervous or even upset. Try to stay calm – you really are doing this for your dog’s benefit!
- How Are Dog Fed While Being Boarded in a Kennel?
Dogs need routine, and many dogs can’t tolerate an abrupt change in food: they get finicky, refuse to eat or overeat like crazy, or they just get sick.
- Your Dog’s Return Home From the Kennel
Read about how to treat your dog after bringing him home. Wait a two or three hours before feeding him, and only give him a little water at a time during that time.
- Hiring a Professional Dog Sitter – What to Consider
Less complicated but a little riskier is hiring a professional pet-sitter. For a fee, a bonded pet-sitter will come to your house every day to feed, walk, groom and play with your dog.
- Leaving Your Dog Outdoors in Yard, Run or Kennel
The outdoor dog has his own challenges to meet. Protect him from kids’ teasing by either putting up a taller and more opaque fence or moving the dog away when kids are on the street.
- How Clean Should a Pet Boarding Facility Be?
One of the most important things about a kennel is that the staff understand and take care to prevent the health risks associated with boarding animals.
- Preparing Your Dog or Pet for Boarding at a Kennel
Although you can explain to your dog why you’ll be boarding him, he won’t know enough English to really understand! But there are some actions you can take to help your dog cope more easily with the kennel environment.
- Take Your Dog for a Short Kennel Visit Before Leaving
Once you have found a kennel that you feel comfortable with, plan a one-day stay for your dog to start getting him used to the people, the place and other dogs.
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